Sermons on Life Visualized:

"Life's Most Difficult Blow"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 17, 2002

How many times has the notice of the death of someone dearly loved by a leader been the breaking point of their life? I believe that life’s most difficult blow for the Christian is not their own death but the death of those we are closest to.

“LIFE’S MOST DIFFICULT BLOW” (The Leader’s Pains) II SAMUEL 1:1-27 How many times has the notice of the death of someone dearly loved by a leader been the breaking point of their life? I believe that life’s most difficult blow for the Christian is not their on death but the death of those we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:1-27

A Celebration Of My Mother's Life

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Aug 18, 2002

The funeral message I shared at my mothers going home celebration.

A Celebration of my Mother’s life Throughout the years I’m sure I have caused my mother a lot of grief, and I’m so thankful that today I have an opportunity to GRANT HER HONOR. Her life would parallel many of the godly women in the Bible, but I’ve chosen Proverbs 31 to share with you a brief ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is Like A Baseball Game

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 19, 2002

The Cal Ripken Jr. World Series of baseball has invaded Mattoon, IL, and life is somewhat similar to a baseball game.

LIFE IS LIKE A BASEBALL GAME I Cor. 9:25 "Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever." INTRO.- ILL.- In the popular 1994 movie "Forrest Gump," Forrest with an IQ of 74 said, "Mama ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Really Important In Life ?

Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Aug 20, 2002

This sermon show how King Solomon tried everything in life only to find that the only thing that satisfied was loving God.

What is really important in life ? What is my purpose ? “It’s almost impossible to overestimate the unimportance of most things“. Life is short - Maybe we need to reevaluate and reorder it. Take a lesson from Solomon - he tried everything. He tried Science, philosophy, humor, drinking, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Killing The Giants In Your Life

Contributed by Kip Mcbride on Oct 18, 2000

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Must have: I. God's Provisions v. 40 "chose him five smooth stones out of the brook" * The provisions of God are always there when we need them. * The Bible tells us that he knows "what we have need of before we ask." * The provisions were going to be more than enough, "five smooth stones." * He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-51

Christ Symbolized By The Tree Of Life

Contributed by Daniel Parks on Oct 18, 2000

The garden which God planted in Eden, immediately after creating the heavens and the earth, included the tree of life (Genesis 2:9).

The garden which God planted in Eden, immediately after creating the heavens and the earth, included the tree of life (Genesis 2:9). The first man Adam was barred from this tree after he sinned against God (Genesis 3:22-24). But whereas we read in the Book of Genesis of Paradise Lost, we read in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:9

Finding Encouragement In The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Brian Oberg on Oct 18, 2000

I. Storms Are In Jesus’ Plan (vv.

I. Storms Are In Jesus’ Plan (vv. 16-18). (Jesus’ Private Actions Behind the Storm) 1. He is watching (v. 15 compared w/Mk. 6:48) 2. He is praying (compare Mk. 6:46) 3. He is delaying (for a reason - v. 17) II. Storms Are Under Jesus’ Power (vv. 19-20) (Jesus’ Public Actions in the Storm = word ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Faithful Until The End Of Life

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Rev. 2:10 states, “Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.

Rev. 2:10 states, “Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.” There are too many professing Christians which the Lord cannot depend upon. The Bible calls us “stewards.” In managing God’s business upon planet Earth we are not to be “yo-yo” Christians. An “up and down” ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:10

Taking Hold Of Eternal Life

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

What Eternal Is Life and How We Can Experience It Today?

Introductory Considerations 1. For months I had been looking for the answer. It was one of the biggest decisions of my life - the decision would change not just my life, but the lives of our family . Which way to go. "God, if you want me to go into ministry, please let me know for sure! Please ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Live A Christian Life Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 23, 2001

Paul gives three simple steps to how to live the Christian live -- Seek Christ, Think Christ, and Live Christ!

How does one BE Christian? How do you live the Christian life? Paul offers three very simple steps in the passage we read this morning, and I want us to walk through them today. The first step is very simple -- seek Christ. There is an old Candid Camera episode. You remember that old ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-10, Colossians 3:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Abundant Life Of Jesus: # 1 Series

Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Oct 25, 2001

Is the "Abundant Life" real, just for a few super saints, or for everyone?

The Abundant Life of Jesus Part I - The Promised Life John 10:10 -- "The thief cometh, to kill, steal and destroy, but I have come that you might have life and this life MORE ABUNDANTLY! INTRODUCTION A little girl once went to visit her grandmother in the country. Things were fine until ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Abundant Life Of Jesus: # 2 Series

Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Oct 25, 2001

Confusion keeps many people from the Abundant Life, we need to figure out Who doew What and When and we’re there!

The Abundant Life of Jesus Part II - The Greatest Life Introduction: Well, if you were living on "Depression Avenue," have you moved; have you moved to the "Abundant Acres of Jesus." John 10:10 invites all to come, the place is paid for, come on and see, what the Lord can do. A friend ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Abundant Life Of Jesus: Vii Series

Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Nov 7, 2001

The Power of "How Long," is anwered by "Who!"

The Abundant Life of Jesus: Part VII - How Long?! John 10:10; and 10:7-15 We’ve been following a series of questions to help us thing properly about the Abundant Life of Jesus, asking the questions: Who, does What, When, Why, Where, How and How Long! There’s power in each of these, check out ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Abundant Life Of Jesus: Vi Series

Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Nov 7, 2001

The Power of "How?" How CAN we life the Abundant Life of Jesus? The answer may surprise you!

The Abundant Life of Jesus: Part VI: The Power of How? John 10:10 Are we living an Abundant Life? Or are we barely getting by, hoping to make it throught the day? Jesus wanted us to live this life. so let’s really try. Questions can help. I’ve shared that God "wired" our brains such that ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Abundant Life Of Jesus: V Series

Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Nov 7, 2001

The Power of "Where?"

The Abundant Life of Jesus: Part V: The Power of Where! John 10:10 & James 1:2 Abundant Life Questions: Who does What, When, Why, Where, How, and How Lord! Today, Where? Where do we need to apply the principles of positive, God-Directed action? James 1:2, right where it hurts; exactly ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed